Creatives on WRFI

CREATIVES: Poetry and Power: Student Voices on Democracy, hosted by Clara Matton- 11/3 & 11/7

By Gayle Carbajal | October 30, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: Poetry and Power: Student Voices on Democracy, hosted by Clara Matton- 11/3 & 11/7

Hear democracy through the voices of the next generation. In this Creatives episode, 8th graders from Boynton Middle School read original poems that explore what democracy means to them. From powerful reflections to hopeful visions for the future, these student voices remind us that every voice matters. Aired Tuesday, November 3 at 5pm, and Saturday,…

CREATIVES: 100 Years of FAUST: A Conversation with Josh of Invincible Czars, hosted by Rob Hummel- 10/18 & 10/21

By Gayle Carbajal | October 16, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: 100 Years of FAUST: A Conversation with Josh of Invincible Czars, hosted by Rob Hummel- 10/18 & 10/21

To commemorate 100 years of F.W. Murneau’s silent film classic FAUST, Austin-based band Invincible Czars returned to Ithaca’s Sage Chapel to perform their live score with the film on Friday, October 23rd at 7pm. Rob, host of the Lake Snake Radio Show on WRFI, talked with Josh from Invincible Czars about bringing fresh vibes to…

Upcoming Radio Specials – July 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | July 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Upcoming Radio Specials – July 2026

Additional specials and guest details may be added to this page throughout the month. Check back regularly! 7/11 America at 250 – Blues Zeppelin Special 5-7pm Saturday July 11th –America at 250: Interview & Music w/ the Philosopher of the Blues, Mighty Mo Rodgers. This program is a clear example of the importance of Community…

Upcoming Radio Specials – June 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | May 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Upcoming Radio Specials – June 2026

Additional specials and guest details may be added to this page throughout the month. Check back regularly! Missed a Special? Listen again on the WRFI Archives 6/25 PRIDE GOES DOWNTOWN 9-11pm Thursday June 25th -PRIDE special on Downtown with The Batgirl– Pride Special from Dinosaur L to Deep Listening to Divine 6/5 “Press Record and…

CREATIVES: Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents join forces for inaugural Punk & Poetry Fest, hosted by DJ Clara- 5/13 & 5/21

By Zoe Van Nostrand | May 12, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents join forces for inaugural Punk & Poetry Fest, hosted by DJ Clara- 5/13 & 5/21

Join us for a special CREATIVES on WRFI episode with Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents hosted by DJ Clara of Mind Meadow (Airs every Wednesday 6-7pm) Ithaca DIY Poetry and Practice At are joining forces for a massive Punk and Poetry Fest at Stone Bend Farm on May 23rd from noon to night. And just our luck, they’re…

Upcoming Radio Specials – May 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | April 30, 2026 | Comments Off on Upcoming Radio Specials – May 2026

Ithaca Festival DISCO SPECIAL – Thursday May 28th 5/28 Thursday 6-8pm- 2-Hour Ithaca Parade DISCO SPECIAL co-hosted by DJ George (George’s Sparkletone Hour) & DJ Dijon (The Mustard Hour) – broadcast for the length of the Ithaca Parade. Listen for WRFI broadcasting the feed LIVE from our WRFI DJ bike fleet during the parade  5/28…

CREATIVES: Ithaca Is…Spotlighting Black Creatives in Ithaca – Airing 4/29

By Zoe Van Nostrand | April 27, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: Ithaca Is…Spotlighting Black Creatives in Ithaca – Airing 4/29

Explore CREATIVES on WRFI Get to know the organizers behind the ‘Ithaca Is…‘ album project. Hosted by DJ Dija of The Strangest Feeling (alternating Saturday evenings 7-9pm). The Ithaca Is… project is organized by a team of MBA students at Ithaca College with backgrounds in music, marketing, and media. Cierra May, a musician originally from…

CREATIVES: Sylvie Froncek on the inaugural Old Greeny Fringe Fest, hosted by DJ Gianni – 4/22 & 4/26

By Zoe Van Nostrand | April 22, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: Sylvie Froncek on the inaugural Old Greeny Fringe Fest, hosted by DJ Gianni – 4/22 & 4/26

Get to know festival organizer Sylvie Froncek and discover the weird and mystical events on the the horizon. Hosted by DJ Gianni of Songbird.mp3 (alternating Sunday mornings from 10-11am). Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long (April 27th-May 3rd), fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old…

CREATIVES: Grammy-nominated violinist Ariana Kim discusses her journey into Carnatic music, hosted by Daniel Bass – 4/21 & 4/25

By Zoe Van Nostrand | April 21, 2026 | Comments Off on CREATIVES: Grammy-nominated violinist Ariana Kim discusses her journey into Carnatic music, hosted by Daniel Bass – 4/21 & 4/25

From Carnegie Hall to Karnataka, Grammy-nominated violinist Ariana Kim, Associate Professor of Music at Cornell, discusses her journey into Carnatic music during her semester studying violin in India in 2025. Hosted by Daniel Bass of Monsoon Radio (alternating Tuesday nights 7-9pm) “Noted by The New York Times for giving “the proceedings an invaluable central thread…

Recent Radio Specials – April 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | April 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Recent Radio Specials – April 2026

CREATIVES: MIGRATIONS: The 29th annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, hosted by Felix Teitelbaum The 2026 edition of FLEFF runs from March 27 – April 12. This year’s special theme is Migrations. Events and screenings will be held on Ithaca College’s campus and downtown at Cinemapolis. A live interview hosted by Felix Teitelbaum of The Scenic…